What is a wedding without a little romance….or a lot!?
If you’re a true hopeless romantic, you’ve dreamt of your wedding day as being one of the most memorable and emotional days of your life (don’t worry you’re not the only one)! There are endless possibilities when it comes to creating a truly magical wedding day, and we’ve scouted out some of the most pristine fairytale venues that will have everyone swooning over your special day.
Take a peek at these utterly dreamy wedding venues for the hopeless romantic, but good luck choosing just one!
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club is a stunning neo-gothic country house hotel nestled in the heart of the Ashdown Forest, East Sussex.
Set in 186 acres of landscaped countryside, surrounded by immaculate lawns, secret gardens, lakes and woodland trails, Ashdown Park Hotel offers the perfect setting to make fairytale wedding dreams a splendid reality.The Hotel is also home to superb leisure facilities including an 18-hole, par 3, golf course, fully equipped gym and spa – which offers Bridal Hair and Makeup packages. Each of Ashdown Park’s 106 luxurious bedrooms is individually styled with beautiful views of the grounds.
Ashdown Park is the perfect location to hold a truly unforgettable wedding; offering several options for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts from the magnificent converted chapel, featuring inspiring Harry Cl stained glass windows and a working organ, to a licensed Summer House, overlooking the magnificent lake. The hotel’s stunning setting offers a wealth of inspirational backdrops for photographs, including the lake with its cascading fountain and our secluded secret garden.
Attention to detail is their byword, from superb cuisine and wines to a dedicated team of staff with a wealth of experience in creating the perfect wedding. The team understand that every wedding is unique and no two celebrations are the same. In addition to totally bespoke and tailor-made weddings, Ashdown Park offers a range of inclusive packages that include everything needed for an outstanding reception, and, whatever you choose, our dedicated wedding planner will be on hand every step of the way for a truly memorable and magical wedding celebration.
Hazlewood Castle
Chilled Champagne, delicious food, stunning grounds and scenery along with impeccable service….for all this and more look no further than Hazlewood Castle to create the wedding of your dreams! Hazlewood Castle is steeped in a history of Kings and Knights and is set within seventy-seven acres of tranquil parkland, enjoying an idyllic rural location between Leeds and York.
Whether you are looking for a romantic traditional Castle wedding or an enchanting Woodland fairy-tale, Hazlewood has everything to create the perfect setting for a fairytale romance.
Within the Castle walls, the exterior splendour of Hazlewood Castle is mirrored by a selection of tastefully decorated rooms for your civil ceremony and reception. Additionally, the team is proud to be able to offer their beautiful and historic St. Leonard’s Chapel, to complement your civil marriage with a blessing.
For those looking for something closer to nature and simply unique, the Castle has created the perfect Woodland Wedding venue where you can rely on the season to showcase stunning natural views. Celebrate amongst the beautiful fairy-lit Redwoods, overlooking the waterfall in a remarkable atmospheric setting.
With years of experience, Hazlewood Castle is confident to say that they are one of Yorkshire’s finest wedding venues…and even have the awards to prove it!
Farnham Castle
Farnham Castle is a multi-award winning Wedding venue with stunning buildings, beautiful grounds, world-class dining and guest accommodation. One of the most historic and stunning wedding venues in Surrey, Farnham’s historic Castle combines both old and new, providing a unique setting for an elegant and utterly romantic wedding.
With a choice of inspiring ceremony settings, Farnham Castle is the only venue in Surrey that has onsite chapels for religious ceremonies. A stunning, private Gatehouse is situated within the beautiful grounds for wedding day preparations. The Great Hall in the main Bishop’s Palace is a fitting location for wedding receptions and a perfect backdrop to the world-class dining. The beautiful grounds offer endless photographic opportunities. An exquisite Honeymoon Suite and 32 further guest bedrooms are also available.
For centuries, Farnham Castle played host to many a Royal occasion and celebration for Kings and Queens of England. Now lucky couples and their guests are able to enjoy the thrill and romance of a Farnham castle wedding for themselves.
Lumley Castle Hotel
Built in the 1300’s the magnificent Lumley Castle Hotel dominates the County Durham landscape. The Castle is a magnificent monument to a bygone age of chivalry and honour. Boasting nine acres of parkland and exquisite outside areas that are perfect spots for a drinks reception where guests can enjoy champagne and canapes. The setting is an ideal backdrop for photographers to capture unforgettable moments.
Lumley Castle has opulent staterooms which provide an ideal ambience for a captivating storybook wedding. All rooms are unique and filled with historical artefacts and special touches, you may find a four-poster bed or perhaps a bathroom hidden behind a wardrobe or bookcase adding to the magical atmosphere of this grand castle. Wedding Couples can stay in the magnificent King James Suite which boasts the tallest four-poster bed in Europe at 24ft high! The following morning, wedding couples and their guests can enjoy a private breakfast and reminisce on a truly romantic wedding day in one of the lovely private dining rooms.
